Are you interested in becoming an EarthOptics partner?
EarthOptics is on a mission to revolutionize soil health by delivering accurate, cost-effective maps that help growers and ranchers boost yields, reduce costs, and support climate resilience. Using advanced remote sensing and machine learning, we reduce the need for traditional sampling—saving time, money, and resources.
Our partner network is expanding to include:
- North and South Dakota
- Iowa
- Minnesota
- Wisconsin
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Oregon
- North and South Carolina
Partnering with EarthOptics looks like:
- We bring climate and agronomy project opportunities directly to you, based on your location, equipment, and service radius.
- You choose the projects you want to take on—no long-term commitments required.
- We provide access to tools, equipment (for lease), and protocols required for each project.
- You collect and scan samples, ship them out, and invoice us directly.
- We provide prompt payment upon completion.
As an EarthOptics partner, you would:
- Support research on field crops, grassland, and timberlands as our on-the-ground partner.
- Travel to a variety of landscapes to collect field data with precision and care.
- Perform physical soil sampling, to include: Bulk Density, Carbon, and Meter Core samples. You may also use our proprietary technology – GroundOwl and Auto Digital Cone Penetrometer (ADCP) unit(s).
- Follow procedures and protocols to ensure accurate data collection
- Manage, transport, and maintain sampling equipment.
- Prepare, print, pack, and ship samples to labs.
The details:
- Type: Contract
- Start: Enrolling now; work will pick up starting in March
- Travel: Flexible, based on your preferred service radius
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Compensation: Varies by project
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Agronomy
- Field Visit: $50
- Zone Samples: $16/sample
- Point Samples: $7/sample
- Deep Nitrate Samples: $10
- GroundOwl Scan 60’ Swaths: $1.50/ac
- ADCP Add-on: $0.25/ac
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Climate
- Typically paid per acre based on project scope. EarthOptics provides a formal offer for your review prior to work.
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Agronomy
Partners must:
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Have access to or be willing to lease a SxS / UTV
- Maintain confidentiality
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be dependable, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently
- Be open to travel and flexible in changing conditions
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If interested, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch if there’s a good fit!
